Ticket to Work Blog

Sometimes the best way to return to work is with a career change. It's never too late to start something new. This blog shares how being a mature job seeker might mean you have the skills an employer is looking for.

Thinking about a career change? Often, people who leave the workforce due to a disability find that they no longer can perform the job or work in the career they once had. For some, choosing a different path to work is the answer. Here are some questions to ask yourself before making the transition to a new career, including how Ticket to Work can help you!

Meet Angel, a Ticket to Work success story and Air Force veteran. Angel returned to work and regained financial independence with support from the Ticket Program. "In the Air Force, your wingman is by your side as you face uncertainty… In a way, the Ticket Program brings the wingman concept into the civilian workforce." Angel said.

Virtual job fairs give you the chance to engage with potential employers and learn about job openings from the comfort of your own home. This month we're exploring some additional online tools you can use to advance your job search. Jumpstart your career and make progress toward reaching your work goals by attending a virtual career fair.

There's a lot to consider when job searching and it can be tough trying to do everything on your own. Social Security's Ticket to Work Program can help! Across the country, in physical or virtual locations, more than 500 organizations known as Employment Networks are ready to serve you. Like all Ticket to Work providers, their services are free.

We're celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990! The ADA opens doors for people with disabilities trying to succeed in the workforce. Social Security's Ticket to Work Program is proud to recognize individuals who have found a path to employment, in part, thanks to the ADA.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against them in all areas of public life, including work, schools, transportation and more. Do you know what the ADA is and how it protects people with disabilities in the workplace or as they look for a job?

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Work is a pathway to discovering your talent, making new friends and becoming financially independent. Have you been away from work because of a disability? Social Security's Ticket to Work (Ticket) program can help. Ticket program service providers are ready to support you on your journey to financial independence and offer free resources to help you succeed in the workplace.

Virtual job fairs give you the chance to engage with potential employers and learn about job openings from the comfort of your own home. This month we're exploring some additional online tools you can use to advance your job search. Jumpstart your career and make progress toward reaching your work goals by attending a virtual career fair.